Wizard Spell Slots BG3: Complete 2026 Guide
Master wizard spell slots in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3) 2026 patches. Wizards rely on prepared spells per level, key for arcane dominance in Faerun campaigns.
From level 1 cantrips to 9th-level Meteor Swarm, optimize your spellbook for combat, utility, and roleplay. Detailed breakdowns for multiclass builds.
How Wizard Spell Slots Work
Slots refresh on long rest. Prepare Int mod + level spells daily from book. Slots scale: L1=2, up to L6=1 at cap.
Arcane Recovery regains half levels once/rest.
- No concentration limit
- Ritual casting free
- Scroll scribing
Best Spells by Level
L1: Mage Armor, Find Familiar. L3: Fireball, Counterspell. L9: Wish for ultimate utility.
- Control: Hypnotic Pattern
- Damage: Chain Lightning
- Utility: Teleport
Spell Slot Progression Table
| Level | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - | - |
- Max at 20: 4/3/3/3/3/2/2/1/1
- Abjurer extra slots
Multiclass and Optimization
Wizard/Paladin for smites. Evoker for safe Fireballs. Use pearls for recall.
- Int primary
- Respec at Withers
- Mod loadouts